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Instruction Manual
Washing Machine
Fully Automatic
Model
SF-140TE
Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi fully automatic washing
machine.
■ Please read this Instruction Manual carefully for proper
operation of the machine.
■ Please keep this Instruction Manual for future reference.
Contents
Preparation for use
Safety Instructions .......................................... 3
Parts and Accessories .................................... 5
Control Panel and Display .............................. 6
Preparation Before Use................................... 8
Operation
How to Use the Washing Machine ................. 9
Program Overview ........................................... 15
List of Programs .............................................. 16
How to Customize the Program ..................... 19
In Case of Power Outage ................................ 22
Maintenance
Care and Maintenance .................................... 23
Troubleshooting .............................................. 24
Error Codes ...................................................... 25
How to use Plug Spacer.................................. 26
How to Install The Rat Guard ......................... 27
Customer Service ............................................ 30
Specifi cations .................................................. 30
For household use only

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    How to Install The Rat Guard ......27 Customer Service ..........30 Specifi cations ..........30 For household use only Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi fully automatic washing machine. ■ Please read this Instruction Manual carefully for proper operation of the machine.

  • Page 2: Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal

    Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal Disposing of the packaging The shipping package has protected your new washing machine on its way to your home. All materials are ecologically harmless and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions This washing machine is designed for home use only. Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully. WARNING Issues which could cause death or serious injury. General safety n Do not dismantle, repair or modify the washing machine. ...
  • Page 4 Do not open the lid without using the Lid Open Button.  This may cause the damage of lid and lid open button. SF-140TE n Do not wash items together with coins, pins, or stones.  This may damage clothes or the washing machine, or cause a water leak.

  • Page 5: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and Accessories Liquid Load Balancer Dispenser (For detergent/ Lint Filter bleach/softener) (cassette type) Pulsator Dispenser Liquid Detergent/Liquid Bleach Dispenser Power Cord Drain Hose Softener Powder Detergent/ Dispenser Powder Bleach Lid Lock Dispenser Adjustable Foot Accessories Water Supply Hose and One-touch Joint Foot Caps Rat Guard (2 pieces)

  • Page 6: Control Panel And Display

    Control Panel and Display During Operation (lid closed) NOTES n Directly touch the buttons on the Control Panel with your bare fi nger. n If you fi nd water drops, detergent or other foreign substances on the Glass Lid, please clean them up with a dry cloth.
  • Page 7 Control Panel and Display During Operation (lid closed) Press this button to change the rinse time. Rinse button Press this button to change the washing time. The washing time can be set Wash button between 3 to 24 minutes. You can set the amount of Water each time you press the Water Level Water Level button button.

  • Page 8: Preparation Before Use

    Preparation Before Use Preparation of the laundry n Remove foreign objects, if any (coins, safety pins, etc.). n Put delicate clothes (knits, lingerie, etc.) in a net. n Remove large lumps of lint, mud, sand, hair, and pet hair from laundry, if any. n Tie strings and close fasteners, if applicable.

  • Page 9: How To Use The Washing Machine

    Laundry shall not exceed this line. Otherwise, laundry may jump out from the washing tub while spinning and it may cause damage. SF-140TE Press the Power button to turn on the power n If no program is selected within 10 minutes, the washing machine automatically switches itself off...
  • Page 10 How to Use the Washing Machine Put detergent into the detergent dispenser and close the lid n Open the detergent dispenser, add the amount of detergent shown on the package, and then close the detergent dispenser. n The amount of detergent is based on a single 35-gram scoop of powder detergent. Since the required amount of detergent varies depending on the type of detergent, follow the instructions on the package of detergent.
  • Page 11 How to Use the Washing Machine Take out the laundry (End of the program) n The alarm sounds when a program ends. The alarm can be deactivated or the sound can be changed in 2 types if the button of Water Level is pressed for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 12 How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Blanket program Prepare the laundry. n Fold large items, such as quilts or blankets, as follows. They should not be taller than 30 cm after they are folded. 30 cm About 30 cm If it exceeds 30 cm, use a laundry net, which is sold separately.
  • Page 13 How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Tub Clean program n Use this program separately from other washing programs. (Do not put laundry into the tub.) 1 Press the Power button to turn on the power. 2 Select the Tub Clean program. n The Tub Clean program can be set to 3 or 11 hours.
  • Page 14 How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Prewash+ program n You can wash your heavily soiled laundry fi rst, then add the regular laundry to wash off all together at a time. With a guidance of Beep sound which is generated in about 20 minutes after starting the operation, put additional laundry and detergent.

  • Page 15: Program Overview

    Program Overview Model / Max Load Program Type of Laundry / Notes 140TE For daily washing of cotton and linen items such as shirts, Normal 14 kg underwear, towels, bed linen and table linen. You can wash your heavily soiled laundry fi rst, then add the Prewash+ 10 kg regular laundry to wash off...

  • Page 16: List Of Programs

    List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Prewash+ Program Normal Blanket Maximum 140TE 14 kg 2 kg 8 kg 3 kg load 35 to 90 L 35 to 60 L 80 L 90 L (adjusted automatically) Amount 140TE of water...
  • Page 17 List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Program Delicate Speedy Energy Save Maximum 140TE 7 kg 7 kg 14 kg load 35 to 90 L 55 L 50 L (adjusted automatically) Amount 140TE of water 45 to 75 L 35 to 75 L 35 to 90 L...
  • Page 18 Amount of detergent is indicated according to following table as a guide. Load (guide) Water Level Amount of detergent 8~14 kg 75~90 L 49~60 g (SF-140TE) 4~7 kg 55~70 L 36~47 g 0~3 kg 35~50 L 23~34 g * The amount of detergent is based on a type of “20-gram per 30-liter”.

  • Page 19: How To Customize The Program

    How to Customize the Program To reuse the wash To not spin the laundry To customize If you want... water and separate because you are the wash program your laundry worried about wrinkles Operations Wash Rinse Spin Wash only Wash Rinse Setting method Turn on the power.
  • Page 20 How to Customize the Program If you want... To rinse only To rinse and spin To drain and spin Drain Spin Operations Rinse only Rinse Spin Setting method Turn on the power. Select the Normal program. Set the amount of water. If the amount of water is not set, then maximum Cannot be used.
  • Page 21 Press the Water Level button until your desired setting of wash, rinse and spin are displayed. If the indicator is not lit, that operation is not performed. SF-140TE n You can set the amount of water each time you press the Water Level button in a range from 35 to 90 L.

  • Page 22: In Case Of Power Outage

    How to Customize the Program n You can set the wash time n You can set the number and n You can set the spin time each time you press the Wash type of rinses by pressing the each time you press the Spin button in a range from 3 to 24 Rinse button.

  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Cleaning the lint fi lter (cassette type) Press down on the knob on the top of the lint fi lter (cassette type) and pull it towards you. Open the lint fi lter (cassette type) to the sides and remove the lint that is inside. Reverse the procedure to replace the lint fi...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Thing to check Instructions Washing Machine Is the power plug not inserted in the Insert in the power outlet. fails to operate. power outlet? Is there a power outage? Check your other product in your home. Is the Delay Timer set? Please check this function.

  • Page 25: Error Codes

    Error Codes Error Description Things to check Solution code Water is not Is the tap open? Check the tap, water supplied supply inlet fi lter, water Has dirt collected in the water supply inlet pipes, and water supply fi lter? hose.

  • Page 26: How To Install The Washing Machine

    How to Install the Washing Machine Safety precautions n Do not use a damaged power plug for your safety. Contact a repair center that is certifi ed by the manufacturer to replace the plug. n If the outlet you are using is a 2-pin outlet, use an adapter to change from three pins to two pins. When you do this, be sure to connect an earth wire.

  • Page 27: How To Install The Rat Guard

    How to Install the Washing Machine Installing the drain hose 1 Lay the washing machine down on its back. 2 Pull the drain hose out of the washing machine. 3 Insert the narrow part of the drain hose into the clamp on the washing machine. 4 Stand the washing machine up.
  • Page 28 How to Install the Washing Machine Connecting to the tap ● Water supply hose n The optimum water pressure is 0.03 to 0.8 MPa. Water Inlet valve Horizontal tap Extension tap Water supply hose Hose connector Rubber seal n Check that the rubber seal is in the hose n Connect the water supply hose to the water supply connector.
  • Page 29 How to Install the Washing Machine 1. Installation of Washing Machine n Move the Washing Machine to the setting area. n Connect the Washing Machine correctly to a grounded AC power supply. n The voltage of the power supply must match the voltage rating of the Washing Machine. n Do not use extension cords or overload the power outlet by using power strips.

  • Page 30: Customer Service

    When you call the service center, you will need to tell them the model of the washing machine, describe the malfunction, and give them your address and phone number. Specifi cations Model SF-140TE Power supply See the rating plate on the back of the washing machine. Standard water level...
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